New York Islanders traded Eric Brewer, Josh Green and 2nd round selection (Brad Winchester) in 2000 to the Edmonton Oilers for Roman Hamrlik.

1997

6/21/1997

Drafted by the New York Islanders in the 1st round (5th overall) in 1997.

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Eric Brewer is now on a goal-scoring streak | 04/11/2014 11:04 PM

News

Eric Brewer potted a pair of goals to help the Bolts defeat the Blue Jackets 3-2 and inch closer to home ice advantage in the first round of the playoffs.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

Brewer now has three goals in his past two games, after scoring just once in the first 74 games of the season. The big veteran blueliner has 17 points and is a plus 10 in 76 games this year.

Eric Brewer scores his first goal of the year | 03/21/2014 8:31 AM

News

Eric Brewer finally got his first goal of the season.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

He scored for the first time in 65 games during Tampa Bay's 5-4 victory over Ottawa on Thursday night. Brewer has 13 points and 123 hits on the year.

Lightning get Eric Brewer back on Wednesday | 01/01/2014 6:29 PM

News

Eric Brewer (upper body) will rejoin the Lightning on Wednesday.

St. Petersburg Times

Impact

Brewer was out for three straight contests due to the ailment. He has seven points and 23 penalty minutes in 34 games this season.

Brewer skates for 3rd day in a row | 12/30/2013 10:17 AM

News

Eric Brewer skated again on Sunday as he continues to recover from an upper-body injury.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

It was the third consecutive day Brewer has hit the ice. The Bolts are hopeful that Brewer will be activated off the injured list sometime during their western four-game road trip that begins this week in Vancouver on Wednesday.

Eric Brewer won't play Saturday v Habs | 12/28/2013 11:53 AM

News

Eric Brewer (upper-body injury) will not play in Saturday's contest against Montreal.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

The Bolts called up defenseman Dmitry Korobov from Syracuse as Sami Salo is also not likely to dress against the Habs. Brewer was placed on the injured list to make rooom for Korobov.

Eric Brewer will sit Monday due to UBI | 12/22/2013 4:09 PM

News

Eric Brewer (upper body) won't play Monday night.

Damian Cristodero on Twitter

Impact

Coach Jon Cooper doesn't believe that Brewer suffered any structural damage when he was hurt in Saturday's contest against Carolina.

Eric Brewer out with upper body injury | 12/22/2013 11:31 AM

News

Eric Brewer suffered an upper body injury in the second period Saturday and did not return.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

Just an FYI as Brewer has seven assists and is plus-three this season in 34 games. Consider him day-to-day.

Eric Brewer ends up a game-low minus-two | 12/14/2013 10:02 PM

News

Eric Brewer finished a game-low minus-two in the Lightning's 3-0 loss to the Devils on Saturday night.

Rotoworld.com

Impact

The veteran blueliner isn't a fantasy factor as he has limited offensive upside. Brewer has five assists on the season, with a plus-two rating and 23 penalty minutes. Nate Thompson was one of four Lightning players to record four shots on a goal.

Eric Brewer will play in Saturday's game | 12/06/2013 1:29 PM

News

Eric Brewer (lower body) is projected to return Saturday.

Erik Erlendsson on Twitter

Impact

Brewer has missed two games due to the ailment. He has five assists and 21 penalty minutes in 26 contests in 2013-14.

Eric Brewer (LBI) may return Saturday | 12/06/2013 8:15 AM

News

Eric Brewer (lower body) skated briefly on Thursday, but missed his second straight game because of a lower-body injury.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

He said he suffered it during practice last week and he could be back as soon as Saturday's match versus Winnipeg. "It was just something that was not feeling as well as it should have, but it's feeling much better now," Brewer said. "I've noticed a big difference each day, so (Friday) we'll try to do more of the same and do as much as I can without being stupid."

Eric Brewer sits Tuesday night with LBI | 12/04/2013 8:08 AM

News

Eric Brewer didn't play Tuesday because of a lower-body injury.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

He participated in the morning skate, where the Lightning say he "tweaked" something. As a result, he didn't take part in the pregame warmup and missed his first game of the 2013-14 campaign. Brewer has five assists, 54 hits and a plus-5 rating in 26 contests. Consider him day-to-day for now.

Eric Brewer skates in 900th career game | 10/30/2013 8:04 AM

News

Eric Brewer played in his 900th career game Tuesday night.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

"I think anytime you start getting a few more games than the average career, I think it's certainly something to just reflect on a little bit, have your cup of coffee and enjoy it, and from there you kind of carry on," he said. "But I'm happy, I enjoy coming to the rink, going to work and I enjoy being with the guys." Brewer has been playing on Tampa Bay's third pairing in 2013-14. In 12 games, he has two assists, 18 hits and a plus-3 rating.

Eric Brewer has 12 points this season | 04/15/2013 10:18 AM

News

Eric Brewer had an assist on Sunday.

Tampa Tribune

Impact

Brewer has four goals and 12 points in 42 games this season. He's a well-rounded defenseman, but isn't worth owning in standard fantasy leagues. It's a different story in leagues that use hits and blocked shots as categories.